© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Văn - Tự Đức Bảo Sao ND
| Brass | 6.74 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tự Đức (1847-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1883 |
| Value | 10 Văn |
| Currency | Văn (1868-1945) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#127501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to right, left to bottom.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
十 一
文
Translation:
Chuẩn Nhất Thập Văn
Equal to 10 Văn
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Tự Đức Bảo Sao coins were created to complement the regular circulation coins; however, due to their intrinsic value being much small than their nominal values, they were poorly received. Originally introduced in 1861, these pieces saw a further decrease in weight in 1870 (while keeping the nominal values the same).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Văn - Tự Đức (Bảo Sao) ND (1870-1883) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it features a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese design elements and French colonial influences. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Tự Đức, while the reverse side showcases a combination of Vietnamese characters and French inscriptions. This blend of styles reflects the complex cultural and political dynamics of Vietnam during the colonial period.
